Starting with XDMCP

To use Xmanager sessions, set a remote UNIX/Linux host to support the XDMCP service for a remote X server. In general, dtlogin, kdm, gdm, lightdm, or xdm must be running on the host. For details about XDMCP service settings, refer to the proper UNIX/Linux manual.

1. Open Xmanager folder on your desktop.
   
   

   Fig. 1: Xmanager Folder
   
   

2. Run Xmanager.
   
   Fig. 2: Xmanager main window
   • Note
     Xmanager automatically finds all UNIX/Linux hosts in the local network. If the UNIX/Linux host to access is on a different network than the user's PC, register the UNIX/Linux host IP address or broadcast address in the Options dialog box. For setting details, see 'Automatic XDMCP Session'. If a UNIX/Linux host is not displayed in the Xmanager window, it means that the host is not prepared for an XDMCP connection. 
     
     
3. Double-click a host to connect to. A graphic login screen opens.
   
   Fig. 3: CentOS login screen via an XDMCP connection     
   • Note
     If graphic login screen is not displayed, it is possible there is a firewall between the user's PC and the remote host.
     
     
4. Log in to the host by entering the account name and password. The remote desktop opens.
   
   Fig. 4: Ubuntu desktop executed in Windows 
   
   • Note
     If the remote desktop does not display after entering the account and password, there may be a problem in the user account login shell script.

If you experience problems using Xmanager, visit our customer support page
Additional information about XDMCP settings in UNIX/Linux servers and related tips can be found in the customer support page.